Music Teacher

Music Teacher

Berkeley County Schools (WV) MOUNTAIN RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL - Gerrardstown, West Virginia. Open in Google Maps.

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• Job : 5570246
• Final date to receive applications: Mar 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Mar 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

• Job Title: Music Teacher
• Job Type: Certified - Position - Music

One vacancy exists for a Music teacher at Mountain Ridge Primary School.

The successful applicant will teach the fundamental principles of music to students in assigned grades, along with other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities include providing students with the opportunity to learn and explore different musical skills, opportunities to perform and attend performances, and developing an awareness of culture and history through music.

Qualifications include at least a bachelor's degree in music education, state teaching license, effective classroom management skills, a musical instrument or vocal proficiency, strong background in music theory, the ability to work well with children of all ages and with colleagues, enthusiasm and excitement for music to help instill a desire to learn, and the ability to participate in extracurricular activities or after hours for work‑related activities.

Salary

Schedule:

Berkeley Co. Teacher Pay Scale based on degree level and verified years of experience.

Specialized

Skills:

Holds or can obtain West Virginia teacher certification in music for assigned grade levels.

Additional Job Information: If no applicants meet the criteria of the job description then a perm. sub will be used to fill this position until reposted at a later date.

These positions will be filled based on the priority vote held on December 19, 2025. This vote was held in response to the consolidation of Gerrardstown Elementary and Inwood Primary Schools at the end of the  school year in accordance with the 2022 approved Bond measure. The teachers in the affected schools shall receive priority in filling classroom teaching positions at Mountain Ridge Primary School in compliance with WV Code 18A-4-8f.

Any positions not filled through the use of the priority vote will be reposted on or after April 1, 2026 and filled using the hiring matrix associated with WV Policy 5000.

Endorsement Code: 2000__Music

Position Type: Full-Time

• Lee-Dorah Wokpara, Recruiter/Talent Management Coordinator
• 1453 Winchester Ave
• Berkeley Co. Schools – HR Dept.
• Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
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